Annual show features fashion, planning inspiration

Brides, grooms, family and friends spent Sunday afternoon at the 2013 Bridal Show sponsored by the Sturgis Journal, Sturges-Young Auditorium, B&D Travel, and WFRN radio.

Rosalie Currier

Brides, grooms, family and friends spent Sunday afternoon at the 2013 Bridal Show sponsored by the Sturgis Journal, Sturges-Young Auditorium, B&D Travel, and WFRN radio.Vendors filled the lower level of the auditorium and at 3 p.m. a fashion show started in the ballroom. Models from Elegant Designs of Elkhart, Ind., X-Treme Hair Lengths of Centreville and Ludders Cleaners & Tuxedo Rental of Sturgis and Three Rivers strutted in the latest designs for more than an hour.At the conclusion of the event, the top three winning brides of the day were announced. Daniella Majka of Three Rivers won 40 percent off a dress from Elegant Designs, Sarah Cressman of Sturgis won a $400 custom floor rug from Bowersox Floor Center of Sturgis and LeAnn Burchett of Coldwater won a 50-inch plasma TV co-sponsored by TC Appliance of Sturgis.“I never win anything,” said Burchett.Majka, a July 13 bride, said she attended the show looking for food vendors and dress ideas. Her soon-to-be step-daughter, Tiffany Jackson of Burr Oak, said her favorite aspect of the event was the fashion show.Brandi Locklin of Coldwater, an Aug. 24 bride, was looking for ideas for rehearsal dinner, a rehearsal dinner dress and a going-away dress. Having the vendors in one location helped because, “I like to see my options,” Locklin said.Marisa Morales, of Three Rivers, was also looking for venues and new ideas. She found tuxedos she liked and some cupcake ideas for her May 25 wedding.Armando Ramirez of Elegant Design said they brought at least 60 dresses. Some local young ladies modeled for Elegant Designs including Lauren Kane, Helen Datkovic and Sage Lindsey, all of Sturgis.

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